Baie-Comeau Drakkar

The QMJHL announced today that Rudy Guimond of the Moncton Wildcats has been awarded the Patrick-Roy Trophy as Goaltender of the Year. Guimond was simply in a class of his own this season, leading all QMJHL goaltenders in wins (40), goals-against average (2.27), save percentage (.922), and minutes played (2,990). He also ranked third in games played with 50 and fifth in shutouts with three, helping the Wildcats capture a second consecutive regular season championship. A Detroit Red Wings prospect, Guimond wraps up his time in the QMJHL with a career 2.14 goals-against average, surpassing the previous league mark of 2.31 set by Colten Ellis back in 2021.   — Finalists Lucas Beckman, Baie-Comeau Drakkar and Chicoutimi Saguenéens Beckman split the 2025-2026 season between two teams: Baie-Comeau and Chicoutimi. He first posted a .905 save percentage in 23 games for the last-place Drakkar, before going on to dominate in goal for the Saguenéens,

The QMJHL held its lottery earlier today at the RDS offices for the 2026 Draft presented by Fenplast, and the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies have won the first overall pick. The Huskies will select first overall for the first time since relocating to Rouyn-Noranda in 1996. The organization had previously held this privilege in 1989, when it was known as the Saint-Hyacinthe Laser. Patrick Poulin was chosen first overall then. The Huskies were the favorites to win the lottery with 9 balls out of 21 (42.9% odds), through a pick that originally belonged to the Baie-Comeau Drakkar, who finished 18th and last in the QMJHL standings. Rouyn-Noranda will pick first ahead of the Victoriaville Tigres, who moved up from fourth to second place thanks to the lottery. The Bois-Francs team had only two b

Inspired by its partner BMR, the QMJHL highlights every month student-athletes who, through hard work and perseverance, are building their future both on the ice and in school. The selection is made following a consultation conducted by the Director of the QMJHL Education Program, Valérie Monette, with the teams' educational advisors. "These student-athletes caught our attention as much for their brilliance on the ice as for their commitment to their studies, said Ms. Monette. The QMJHL office, team managers and players are working together to build a solid foundation for the future, both in sports, academics and personal development. Yes, we strive for excellence in sports, but above all, we strive to develop strong and committed citizens." The 18 recipients of the month were selected by the teams' educational advisors, who play a central role in the educational development of our players. Witnessing their perseverance on a daily basis, they support them in building a solid path, g

The lottery to determine the selection order for the upcoming QMJHL Draft presented by Fenplast will take place on Tuesday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m. ET on RDS, as part of the 5 à 7 show. The Baie-Comeau Drakkar, Rimouski Océanic, Gatineau Olympiques, Victoriaville Tigres and Saint John Sea Dogs finished the 2025-2026 season in positions 18 through 14. However, the Drakkar, Océanic and Olympiques traded their first-round picks in recent months to the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, Halifax Mooseheads and Shawinigan Cataractes, respectively. Here are the odds for each team in the lottery: 18th position: Rouyn-Noranda (from Baie-Comeau) – 9 balls – 42.9%

Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 03/07/2026 Player: Sam Caulfield (G) From: Baie-Comeau Drakkar To: Northeastern Univ. Information: College Commitment Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

The QMJHL is proud to announce today the nominees from each of the 18 teams for the 2025-2026 Marcel-Robert Trophy, presented by BMR. This prestigious honor is awarded annually to the student-athlete of the year—the player who best combines on-ice performance with academic success. “In the QMJHL, we talk about student-athletes, and the order of those words is important,” noted Commissioner Mario Cecchini. “From ages 16 to 20, you are first and foremost a student, and our teams do everything they can to properly support their players in achieving academic success. The 18 nominees for the Marcel-Robert Trophy have done an outstanding job of balancing school and hockey. They are role models for current and future QMJHL players.” “As chairman of the selection committee and a former recipient of the Marcel-Robert Trophy, I have great admiration for all student-athletes who excel both on the ice and in the classroom,”

Status: Recall/Reassignment Date: 02/26/2026 Player: Joseph Poupart (G) From: Collège Charles-Lemoyne Riverains To: Baie-Comeau Drakkar Information: Recalled Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

Status: Recall/Reassignment Date: 02/26/2026 Player: Brody Molloy (F) From: Stanstead College Varsity To: Baie-Comeau Drakkar Information: Recalled Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

The stories coming out of the Eastern Conference have been told. Now, we discuss the teams of the Western Conference, where there is no shortage of storylines. Per Will MacLaren   Rouyn-Noranda Huskies - 40-17-5-2, 87 Pts - 1st in West, 3rd overall After back-to-back second place finishes in the West, the Huskies decided to do the one thing few expected this season; claim top spot in the conference. The story behind the club’s success is, in many ways, no different than what followers had come to expect in previous campaigns. There always seems to be at least one player in Rouyn-Noranda who steps up as the key driver offensively. This year, it’s 20-year-old Thomas Verdon, who finished third in league scoring. Complimenting him has been fellow veteran Samuel Beauchemin and Swiss stud Lars Steiner, who turned his game up yet another notch during the final weeks of the seaso